Monetary Policy 2078/79 amid Second Wave of Covid-19: Nepali Expectations

Published On: July 6, 2021 02:29 PM NPT By: Shanker Man Singh

Can an open economy like Nepal, which maintains a stable exchange rate with its major trading partners, pursue an independent monetary policy and inflation rate? Our regular answer is no. Unfortunately, policy makers never learned without comments from many organizations and individuals in the past. It may be recalled that the IMF has described how to conduct the monetary policy in Nepal.

A Day with Nobel Laureates

Published On: July 4, 2021 07:13 PM NPT By: Arun Sharma

Who are we? Where did we come from?  What is our address in this universe? Where is it (the universe) going?  Are we alone and lonely in the cosmos? How did life begin? Are there more dimensions besides space, time, and mass? Profound questions, they raised without the help of God.  Is God, too, a creation of the human brain; questions were raised by the laureates.

Third Wave: Why We Need a Covid ‘Policy’ as Opposed to a Covid ‘Response’

Published On: July 3, 2021 03:55 PM NPT By: Apurva Singh

It is high time that the government formulated a strategic approach and tied up with nations that are willing to provide Covid vaccines within stringent timelines and official commitments.

Floods and landslides in Nepal: Causes, consequences, and ways forward

Published On: July 2, 2021 06:00 PM NPT By: Dr Anil Aryal and Dr Bijay Man Shakya

The approach of controlling floods and landslides is being carried out continuously, however gaps between research, government agencies, and local people’s expectations are legitimate reasons for facing yearly losses in the disaster-prone areas.

Centenary of the Founding of the Communist Party of China: A Glorious 100 Years

Published On: July 1, 2021 02:30 PM NPT By: Dr Harish Chandra Shah

Today is the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC). In the 100-year time, every step the party took in various historical periods shone with dazzling brilliance.

Secure Demographic Dividend by Attending to Nepali Youth Now

Published On: June 30, 2021 05:33 PM NPT By: George Varughese and Richard Howard

Nepal’s current positive population ratio is extremely favorable for investments in rapid economic growth and stability, as evidenced by examples from other contexts such as the East Asian economies of the latter half of the previous century. The flip side to this demographic window of opportunity is that countries with a large and growing number of unemployed young adults are vulnerable to conflicts.

Unbreakable Nepal-India Relationship: Why Cracks Occur?

Published On: June 30, 2021 01:43 PM NPT By: Prakash Pokhrel

Nepal is an independent and sovereign nation and can manage its own internal affairs. However, from time to time, complaints are heard that India has directly interfered in Nepal's internal affairs.

Nutritional and Medicinal Values of Nuts

Published On: June 29, 2021 05:30 PM NPT By: Narayan Man Shrestha

Nuts have become food for humans from the time immemorial, dating back to prehistoric times. Many primitive people in the world had subsisted primarily on nuts, together with roots and berries.

Taking Rice Science to Farmers

Published On: June 29, 2021 01:22 PM NPT By: Bhola Man Singh Basnet

The system of rice intensification (SRI) is another agronomic manipulation which can increase rice yield. The plant growth regulators (PGRs) can also be used for increasing rice productivity. However, we should not forget the environmentally-friendly and sustainability issues while increasing productivity and production.

COVID-19 Vaccination: Nepal’s status, challenges, and equity issues

Published On: June 28, 2021 08:00 AM NPT By: Rojina Tamrakar and Suresh Shah

The second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic is slowly receding, and hopefully, we could overcome this crisis. Our healthcare systems need to be strengthened to prepare for the future wave of COVID-19 or a similar pandemic.